Metal-complexed polymer

ABSTRACT

a metal-complexed polymer prepared from ethylenically-unsaturated monomers, such as styrene, with a copolymer of styrene and maleic anhydride incorporated into the main polymer backbone to contribute carboxyl functionality, is disclosed. The resulting polymer is complexed with a metal such as zinc to achieve a crosslinked, highly insoluble film. These metal-complexed polymers may be employed in the preparation of metal-complexed, detergent-resistant coating compositions.



